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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.90, 630.53 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.90, 630.53 and 260.37 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.90 : 630.53 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.90/630.53 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.90x = 630.53 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.90x = 164,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,172.24/456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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